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Journalism II

Curriculum Framework

2012 Course Title: Journalism II Course/Unit Credit: 1 Course Number: 415010 Teacher Licensure: Please refer to the Course Code Management System (https://adedata.arkansas.gov/ccms/) for the most current licensure codes. Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Journalism I Journalism II

Journalism II is a two-semester course designed to provide students with an intermediate study of media applications above Journalism I. This course can serve as further preparation for advanced media applications. Students in Journalism II will become active participants in the world of media to enhance their communication skills. Students will progress in their academic knowledge through the roles of reporters, photographers, ad sales, and marketing team members. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, assess, and produce. Students will learn to apply journalistic guidelines for writing and design, which include objectivity, responsibility, and credibility. Journalism II does not require Arkansas Department of Education approval.

Prerequisite: Journalism I

Strand Content Standard Law and Ethics 1. Students will evaluate legal and ethical issues. History 2. Students will develop knowledge of the history and role of journalism in society. Management and Organization 3. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of staff management and organization. Design and Production 4. Students will create designs for media. Writing 5. Students will create various pieces of journalistically sound writing. Photography 6. Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of photographic principles.

Note: In this document specific grade bands (9-10 and 11-12) are not included in the connections to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (CCSS-ELA). The appropriate grade band should be selected based on the desired level of rigor.

1 Journalism II Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012 Strand: Law and Ethics Content Standard 1: Students will evaluate legal and ethical issues.

Connections to CCSS – ELA LE.1.JII.1 Analyze current legal and ethical issues pertaining to freedom of the press RI.4, RI.8, RI.9 W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.10 SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

LE.1.JII.2 Determine various legal restrictions placed on the press and electronic media RI.4, RI.8 W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.10 SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.3, L.4, L.5,L.6

LE.1.JII.3 Explain ethical responsibilities regarding sourcing and technological aspects of media RI.4 (e.g., Code of Ethics, staff policy) W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.10 SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

2 Journalism II: Law and Ethics Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012

Key: LE.1.JII.1 – Law and Ethics.Content Standard 1.Journalism II.1st Student Learning Expectation Strand: History Content Standard 2: Students will develop knowledge of the history and role of journalism in society.

Connections to CCSS – ELA H.2.JII.1 Analyze the role of journalism in a democratic society RI.7, RI.8, RI.9 W.1, W.2, W.9b, W.10 SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

H.2.JII.2 Analyze the impact of journalism on contemporary events RI.7, RI.8 (e.g., call to action, credibility of the media, how journalism shapes outcome of current events, W.1, W.2, W.9b, W.10, policy, public opinion) SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

H.2.JII.3 Analyze the impact of photography in contemporary journalism W.1, W.2, W.9b, W.10 (e.g., emotional connection, how photos enhance text, reader response) SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

3 Journalism II: History Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012

Key: H.2.JII.1 – History.Content Standard 2.Journalism II.1st Student Learning Expectation Strand: Management and Organization Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of staff management and organization.

Connections to CCSS – ELA MO.3.JII.1 Apply organizational and time management skills necessary to meet staff production RI.7 schedules SL.1, SL.2, SL.3

MO.3.JII.2 Apply the existing staff plan for financing media productions RI.7 SL.1

MO.3.JII.3 Apply the existing staff plan to maximize the circulation of the media RI.7 SL.1

4 Journalism II: Management and Organization Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012

Key: MO.3.JII.1 – Management and Organization.Content Standard 3.Journalism II.1st Student Learning Expectation Strand: Design and Production Content Standard 4: Students will create designs for media.

Connections to CCSS – ELA DP.4.JII.1 Apply the available technologies used in publishing to create appropriate media RI.7 SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4 L.5

DP.4.JII.2 Apply design principles and trends for media production RI.7 (e.g., color harmony, column layout, graphic effects, typography, Web design) SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4 SL.5

DP.4.JII.3 Analyze content for selected media through reporting, writing, editing, photography, layout, and RI.7 design SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5

5 Journalism II: Design and Production Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012

Key: DP.4.JII.1 – Design and Production.Content Standard 4.Journalism II.1st Student Learning Expectation Strand: Writing Content Standard 5: Students will create various pieces of journalistically sound writing.

Connections to CCSS – ELA W.5.JII.1 Write original interview questions, using advanced research skills in various forms of writing RI.3, RI.7, RI.10 W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.7, W.8, W.9b, W.10 SL.1,SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

W.5.JII.2 Write a variety of original journalistically sound pieces suitable for publication W.1, W.2, W.3, W.4, W.5 (e.g., basic features, basic news, poetry, secondary coverage): W.6, W.7, W.8, W.9,  captions W.10  headlines SL.1, SL.2, SL.3, SL.4, SL.5, SL.6 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

W.5.JII.3 Self-edit a variety of original pieces suitable for publication RL.3 (e.g., basic features, basic news, captions, headlines, poetry, secondary coverage) RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7 W.5 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

W.5.JII.4 Revise a variety of original journalistically sound pieces suitable for publication RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, (e.g., captions, headlines, basic news, basic features, secondary coverage) RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.10 W.5, W.6, W.7, W.8, W.9, W.10 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

6 Journalism II: Writing Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012

Key: W.5.JII.1 – Writing.Content Standard 5.Journalism II.1st Student Learning Expectation Strand: Photography Content Standard 6: Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of photographic principles.

Connections to CCSS – ELA P.6.JII.1 Produce visual content for media RI.4, RI.7 (e.g., photos, video streams, vlogs) SL.5

P.6.JII.2 Analyze the role of photojournalism within media RI.1, RI.7 W.6, W.10 SL.2, SL.5 L.1, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.5, L.6

7 Journalism II: Photography Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012

Key: P.6.JII.1 – Photography.Content Standard 6.Journalism II.1st Student Learning Expectation Glossary for Journalism II

Code of Ethics Moral code and standards to which journalists adhere

Color harmony A pleasing arrangement of color

Column layout Vertical lines that provide a framework for a page

Journalistically sound Adheres to the journalistic guidelines for writing and design based on objectivity, responsibility, and credibility

Photojournalism Telling a story for publication through the medium of photography

Secondary coverage Additional coverage of material not provided in the main/primary coverage of the story (e.g., diagrams, informational graphics, maps, quote collections, sidebars, timelines)

Typography The use of text as a graphic element in design

Video streams Video embedded within a story

Vlogs Video log embedded in online media

8 Journalism II: Glossary Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects Arkansas Department of Education 2012